Obituaries

Milton James “Milt” Houghtelling, Jr Aug. 18, 1944 - Feb. 16, 2021 MORRISON, Colo. — Milton James “Milt” Houghtelling, Jr. of Morrison went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2021. He was 76. On Aug. 18, 1944, Milt was born in McCook, Neb., to Milton James (Sr.) and Leona Mae (Williams) Houghtelling. ...

Kevin Jon Blackman Jan. 16, 1974 - Feb. 25, 2021 BARTLEY, Neb. — The family of Kevin Blackman is saddened to announce his passing at age of 47. He was born at a whopping 10 pounds, 6 ounces in Omaha, Neb., to Carol (Stritt) Blackman and Gene Blackman. He had a four-year-old brother, Greg to welcome him home...

Norma Lea Gardner Oct. 2, 1927 - Feb. 24, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Norma Lea Gardner, 93, of McCook, formerly of Beaver City, Neb., died Wednesday (Feb. 24, 2021), at Community Hospital in McCook. She was born Oct. 2, 1927, in Atlanta, Neb., to Frank and Mary Emma (Leigh) David...

Mae June Donnelly Aug. 21, 1925 - Feb. 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Mae June Donnelly, 95, of McCook, passed away on Feb. 20, 2021, at Kearney Regional Hospital in Kearney, Neb. June was born to John and Mae (Meissner) Brumgard on Aug. 21, 1925, in McCook. June fondly remembered working at Hested’s dime store and operating the soda fountain for many years. She attended school in McCook and graduated from McCook High School...

Delores Mae (Skraback) Gohl Jan. 5, 1932 - Feb. 20, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Delores Mae (Skraback) Gohl, age 89, of McCook, passed away on Saturday, Feb. 20, 2021, at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Delores was born Jan. 5, 1932, in Max, Neb., to parents, Carl and Doretta (Agena) Skraback. ...

Norma Jean Wickham May 14, 1932 - Feb. 16, 2021 AXTELL, Neb — Norma Jean Wickham, 88, of Axtell, formerly of Arapahoe, Neb., died Tuesday (Feb. 16, 2021), at the Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb. She was born May 14, 1932, to, Frank Colburn and Alma Sophia Louise (Stagemeyer) Paxton...

Kathleen Ann Hesterwerth June 8, 1948 - Feb. 16, 2020 McCOOK, Neb. — Kathleen Ann Hesterwerth of McCook passed away on Feb. 16, 2020, at Hillcrest Caring Center in McCook. Kathy was born June 8, 1948, in McCook, the youngest of John J. and Dorothy C. (Meehan) Hesterwerth’s three daughters. Kathy grew up in McCook, where she also attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School, and McCook High School, graduating with the Class of 1966...

Gerald Allan Cole May 18, 1934 - Feb. 1, 2021 NORTH PLATTE,Neb. — Gerald Allan Cole, 86, formerly of Curtis, Neb., died Feb. 1, 2021, at Great Plains Health in North Platte. Gerald was born May 18, 1934, in Curtis, Neb., to Everett and Martha (Clawson) Cole. ...

Warren Eldred “Wuzzy” Harper November 28, 1940 – February 6, 2021 HOLBROOK, Neb. - Warren Eldred “Wuzzy” Harper, age 80, passed away at his home in Holbrook, Neb. on Saturday, February 6, 2021. Wuzzy was born November 28, 1940 in Clay Center, Kan., son of Charles Eldred “Ike” Harper and Nellie Harper...

Garrett Wade Nokes November 17, 1975 – February 14, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. - Garrett Wade Nokes, 45, of McCook, Nebraska died February 14, 2021 after a horse accident. Garrett was born on November 21, 1975 in McCook to Ray and Brenda (Bolen) Nokes. His life began with a tractor ride halfway to town in a blizzard to get to the hospital. ...

Archie Lawrence Aman Nov. 7, 1934 - Feb. 14, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Archie Lawrence Aman, age 86, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 14, 2021, at his home in McCook. Aman was born in Lowry, S.D., to Alice Tews and Albert Aman on Nov. 7, 1934. He grew up in Java, S.D., and graduated from Java High School in 1952...

Robert Schilling Nov. 12, 1935 - Feb.9, 2021 PAWNEE CITY, Neb. — Robert Schilling passed away Feb. 9, 2021. He packed a lot of living into his 85 years, leaving his family with many memories. Bob was born Nov. 12, 1935, to Robert and Sarah Margaret (Weltmer) Schilling at Sabetha, Kan. ...

Kori J. Ohlson April 21, 1994 - Feb. 8, 2021 HOLDREGE, Neb. — Celebration of Life Services for Kori J. Ohlson will be Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021, at 11 a.m., at the First United Methodist Church in Holdrege with Pastor Daren Popple officiating. Following the funeral service, cremation will take place and a private family inurnment will be at a later date at the McCook Cemetery, McCook, Neb...

Dorothea Clara “Dorothy” Hoefs Nov. 27, 1938 - Feb. 7, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Dorothea Clara “Dorothy” Hoefs, 82, of Arapahoe, died Sunday (Feb. 7, 2021), at Phelps Memorial Hospital in Holdrege, Neb. She was born Nov. 27, 1938, at Gosper County, Neb., to Cornelius and Clara (Ziebell) Wendland...

Robert E. Niemeier Aug. 2, 1922 - Feb. 4, 2021 HASTINGS, Neb. — Robert E. Niemeier, 98, died on Feb. 4, 2021, at Providence Place Memory Care in Hastings. He was born on Aug. 2, 1922, to August H. Niemeier Sr. and Mathilde (ten Bensel) Niemeier in Holbrook, Neb. He grew up in the area and graduated from Holbrook High School in 1940...

Alice “Jane” Pennock Aug. 23, 1940 - Feb. 2, 2021 YUMA, Ariz. — Jane Pennock passed on Feb. 2, 2021, in Arizona close to her winter home in Yuma. Jane was born Aug. 23, 1940, in Oberlin, Kan., to Cloyd Peters and Naomi “Barrett” Peters. Jane met her husband, Ron Pennock, at Evangel University in Springfield, Mo. They were married on Sept. 3, 1960, in Oberlin.They had two children, Ronda Jane and William “Bill” Cloyd...

Roy E. Anderson Feb. 6, 1955 - Feb. 7, 2021 McCOOK, Neb. — Roy E. Anderson, 66, of McCook, passed away Sunday evening, Feb. 7, 2021, at Hillcrest Nursing Home in McCook. He was born in Cadillac, Michigan on Feb. 6, 1955, to Richard “Dick” Oscar Anderson and Victo “Vickie” Ruth (Park) Anderson. ...

Ward Clarence Urbom Feb. 2, 1922 - Feb. 4, 2021 ARAPAHOE, Neb. — Ward Clarence Urbom, age 99, of Arapahoe, passed away on Thursday, Feb. 4, 2021, at the CA Mues Good Samaritan Center in Arapahoe. Ward was born on Feb. 2, 1922, at Atlanta, Neb., to Clarence Andrew Urbom and Anna Myrl (Irelan) Urbom...

Mark W. Hankins Nov. 11, 1949 - Jan. 27, 2021 PHOENIX, Ariz. — On Wednesday Jan. 27, 2021, Mark W. Hankins 71, loving husband, father and grandfather, suddenly passed away at his home in Phoenix. Mark Warren was born on Nov. 11, 1949, to Everett W. Havick and Betty L. Havick in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Mark was adopted June 9, 1958, by Ray E. Hankins. Mark graduated from Wilsonville High School, Class of 1968. He went went on to Kearney State College and graduated...

Georgia Yvonne Hager Feb. 22, 1935 - Feb. 3, 2021 CRETE, Neb. — Funeral services for Georgia Yvonne Hager will be on Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in McCook, Neb., with Pastor Jeff Kelley officiating. A private family burial will be at the Memorial Cemetery in McCook before the service...